When a ship fails to pay for fuel oil and marine gas oil, the supplier typically has a maritime lien against the ship. That is, instead of chasing the company that made the purchase, the ship itself ...

Rhode Island boaters, did you know that. . . R.I. DEM Officers can stop and board your boat? If born after January 1, 1986, you must pass an approved boater education course? Children under 13 years ...

Ferries are commercial vessels, too. They suffer the same indignities as their workboat brethren and are largely treated by the maritime law like any other commercial vessel. No matter its stripes, ...

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